Conferences & Events

In 2026, the WateReuse Symposium returns to California! Join us in the first state to pioneer water reuse regulations in 1918, and where trailblazing initiatives are still paving the way for a secure water future. Tour some of the largest and most impactful water reuse projects in the world. Experience a transformative keynote address by oceanographer Philippe Cousteau Jr. 

The Annual WateReuse Symposium is the premier conference on water recycling — attracting water professionals and water reuse practitioners globally for knowledge-sharing, networking, and collaboration. The Symposium is the most comprehensive water recycling learning opportunity available, covering policy, technology, operations, and communications for applications that range from irrigation and potable reuse to onsite and industrial systems. 

The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), the Water Environment Federation (WEF), the Water Research Foundation (WRF), and the WateReuse Association are proud to present the cornerstone event during Water Week – the National Water Policy Fly-In.

Don’t miss ACE26: June 21-24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Join professionals from across the global water community at the 2026 Annual Conference and Exposition of the American Water Works Association. Featuring hundreds of professional sessions, workshops, tours, networking events, a lively Exhibit Hall, inspiring keynotes, and more. Share knowledge, gain insights, and find solutions. From the latest regulatory developments to advanced technologies and strategies, ACE26 will prepare you to meet the future of water. Together, we will transform our water’s future! 
 

The 2026 Watershed Management Conference aims to bring together engineers, hydrologists, soil scientists, ecologists, foresters, environmentalists, and professionals from other related disciplines to discuss current and emerging issues and knowledge related to watershed management, particularly watershed health and long-term viability.
 

Top 5 Reasons to Attend

1. Earn Professional Development Hours.
2. To advance knowledge and communications related to conserving and preserving watersheds
3. To disseminate information on using emerging and innovative technologies in watershed management.   
4. Listen to practitioners sharing and discussing lessons learned and challenges regarding stream hydrology and restoration, watershed management, and water management under extreme events  
5. Reconnect with engineers from across the world. This will be a hybrid event.
    

Whether you’re looking to drill down into specific topics in wastewater treatment, find solutions around zero liquid discharge, or stay updated on collection system trends, WEFTEC offers valuable learning opportunities for anyone working in the water sector. 

Don’t miss the Water Research Foundation’s latest work at WEFTEC! WRF and our team will be showcasing exciting research at workshops and sessions, highlighting the newest innovations in water quality. Be sure to check it out!
WRF Research at WEFTEC